Dell XPS 12

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 360 reviews of Dell XPS 12. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Laptops for all reviews. Reviewers really like the keyboard and design. The usability and portability are also appreciated, whereas the connectivity and price get negative comments.

screen, portability, usability, design, keyboard

price, connectivity

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Dell XPS 12 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Dell XPS 12

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of Dell XPS 12 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Laptops on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the screen. The usability is also appreciated.

usability, screen

83% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Amazon.com review summary for Dell XPS 12

alaTest has collected and analyzed 114 user reviews of Dell XPS 12 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Laptops on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the performance and design. The screen and usability are also mentioned favorably. There are some less positive comments about the reliability, while there are some mixed opinions about the price.

All of this adds up to one of the very best convertible Ultrabooks to date, and there really isn’t much out there in the way of true competition. Only the Sony Vaio Duo 13 comes to mind, which features a better screen and a lighter weight, but still...

Dell XPS 12 Review

Dell has managed to make a strong name for itself as far as Ultrabooks go and it is once again taking the lead in the Indian market with the swanky new XPS 12. The smallest in the series, the XPS 12 combines the same premium, high-quality craftsmanship...

You can switch to tablet mode by simply rotating the display within the bezel itself. There are latches that hold the screen in place when locked into position so that it doesn’t accidentally pop out when travelling. The mechanism is extremely smooth...

Many other manufacturers have announced convertibles like the XPS 12, and these are planned for release in the coming months. This includes the Asus Transformer Book and the Taichi, the Samsung Serie 5 Ultra Convertible and the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga.

Dell XPS 12

If you can get over the Dell XPS 12's screen acrobatics, this convertible ultrabook is a good way to get both tablet and laptop functionality in one unit.

Comfortable keyboard, trackpad, and touch screen. Improved battery life. Carbon fiber construction. Works like a clamshell laptop or as a touch screen tablet

Function keys require two presses. Heavy and bulky as a tablet. Limited port selection. No HDMI without an adapter

The Dell XPS 12 (29 DNCWI16B) ($1,199) convertible ultrabook is an update to a previously reviewed iteration with the same name. Now the system comes with Intel's fourth-generation Core i5 processor, which gives the user hours more computing time....

Dell XPS 12 convertible Ultrabook review

The swivel-screen XPS 12 offers clever design, solid build quality and a high-quality (if reflective) screen. Battery life is not great, though, and this system is severely lacking in connectivity â€” even by ultrabook standards.

No Ethernet port ; No SD card slot ; Moderate battery life ; Heavy when used in tablet mode

If you can get by with no Ethernet port or SD card slot and just two USB ports, and you really need tablet and notebook usability in one machine, this is a great way to get it. Note, though, that Dell is currently quoting a shipping date of early April...

Dell XPS 12 Review: A Jack of All Trades Flipscreen Ultrabook

Dell's XPS line is for their premium consumer offerings, with some overlap between the consumer and professional users gravitating towards these systems. The XPS 12 Duo carries that “catering to a wider audience” mentality a step further with a flip...

While the XPS 12 isn’t flawless, it’s a very interesting laptop nonetheless. To my knowledge, no one else is really trying this flipscreen approach; that’s either good news or bad news, depending on why most companies take an alternative route. If...

The Dell XPS 12 brings the full Windows 8 experience to the table thanks to its convertible tablet form factor. Dell’s screen flipping mechanism is as unique as it is rock solid; it turns into a great tablet in a matter of seconds. The 12.5-inch...